Intussusception in Premature Baby: Unusual Cause of Bowel Obstruction and Perforation
Intussusception in a premature baby is a rare condition. We report a male preterm infant, who developed abdominal distension and abdominal wall erythema. He was operated with suspicion of NEC but an ileo-ileal intussusception and intestinal perforation were encountered at operation.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EL-Med-Pub
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Neonatal Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/476 |